WSU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,417

Cost of attendance at Washington State University in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,733

Cost of attendance at Washington State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Washington State University was $11,877. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at WSU

WSU net price calculator

$11,877

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average	$9,196
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of WSU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$11,877	$6,054 (34%)	$2,325	$3,968	$7,762	$14,670	$18,184
2021	$17,931	$71	$7,689	$8,719	$14,233	$21,163	$23,684
2020	$18,002	$705 (4%)	$9,334	$11,337	$15,548	$22,090	$23,961
2019	$17,297	$588 (3%)	$9,000	$10,558	$15,177	$21,982	$23,601
2018	$17,885	$70	$9,246	$11,463	$16,199	$22,198	$23,277
2017	$17,815	$114	$10,048	$11,763	$16,127	$22,895	$24,464
2016	$17,929	$1,502 (9%)	$11,324	$13,069	$17,878	$24,582	$25,900
2015	$16,427	$149	$10,296	$11,905	$16,855	$23,777	$25,484
2014	$16,278	--	$10,232	$12,478	$16,762	$23,714	$25,408

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Washington State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$28,767	$247	$12,417	$15,390	$960
2021	$28,520	$529 (2%)	$12,170	$15,390	$960
2020	$27,991	$507 (2%)	$11,841	$15,190	$960
2019	$27,484	$235	$11,584	$14,940	$960
2018	$27,249	$350 (1%)	$11,391	$14,898	$960
2017	$26,899	$926 (3%)	$11,041	$14,898	$960
2016	$27,825	$381 (1%)	$11,967	$14,898	$960
2015	$28,206	$509 (2%)	$12,428	$14,818	$960
2014	$27,697	$29	$12,327	$14,410	$960
2013	$27,668	--	$12,300	$14,432	$936

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does WSU provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 7,043 dormitories available to its students at $7,400 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at WSU is $822 per month.
Does WSU provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at WSU for one academic year is $4,350, which works out to $483 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: WSU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $960.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, WSU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,542

If living off-campus, with family: $3,542

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,542
How much is WSU application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: WSU offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Washington State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$550	$631
For out-of-state students	$1,316	$1,354

Housing and Meal

Washington State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Washington State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,350	$7,400	N/A	7,043
2021	$4,350	$7,400	N/A	7,923
2020	$4,498	$7,150	N/A	7,923
2019	$4,498	$6,900	N/A	7,917
2018	$4,498	$6,858	N/A	7,324
2017	$4,498	$6,858	N/A	7,250
2016	$4,498	$6,282	N/A	7,250

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Washington State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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